BGL

Question 1

distinguishing lab value in METABOLIC acidosis?

Answer 1

decreased bicarbonate (normal range 21 to 28 mEq/L)

Bicarbonate (HC03) s an alkali (also known as base), keeps our blood from becoming too acidic.

Question 2

Primary increase of ____ in metabolic Alkalosis

Abnormal vs Normal levels?

Common cause + significant cause

Answer 2

Metabolic alkalosis is primary increase in bicarbonate (HCO 3 −)

Abnormal = above 30 (“people might suddenly realize they have renal failure after they turn 30”)

Normal = 23 to 30 mEq/L in adults.

vomiting and dehydration, renal failure

Question 3

PaCO2 greater than ____ with a pH less than _____ indicates respiratory acidosis

Answer 3

PaCO2 > 40 with a pH < 7.4 indicates a respiratory acidosis

Question 4

Resp Alkalosis =

PaCO2 less than ___
+ pH greater than ___

Causes?

Answer 4

PaCO2 < 40 and pH > 7.4

Respiratory alkalosis occurs when you breathe too fast or too deep and carbon dioxide levels drop too low. This causes the pH of the blood to rise and become too alkaline

Question 5

normal pCO2

Answer 5

35-45

Question 6

normal ph

Answer 6

7.35-.45

Question 7

normal p02

Answer 7

80-100

Question 8

normal Hc3o

Answer 8

22-26

Question 9

The normal range for BUN/Creatinine for ppl under vs over 60 yrs

Answer 9

5 – 20 mg/dL for under 60 yrs

3 to each # for over 60 yrs

Question 10

normal fasting blood glucose

Answer 10

70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L) to 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L)

Question 11

Hemoglobin norms by gender

Answer 11

men ranges from 13.5 to 17.5 g/dL.
women is 12.0 to 15.5 g/dL.

OVERALL = 12 - 17

Question 12

Hematocrit norms by gender

Answer 12

Normal levels of hematocrit for men range from 41% to 50%.

Normal level for women is 36% to 48%.